Hi from Marietta, GA

[waya]

Hello all!

Just paid for a 2009 GZ250 with only 624 miles on it. Though I haven't taken delivery yet. (http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/)

If their link still works, here are the shop's pictures: http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/view-bike ... 0&source=S (http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/view-bike.aspx?SKU=95550&source=S)

Have since been going through this site and I keep seeing references to a "carburetor shim" mod.
As I live in a hilly region, how much impact would this have?

It has been 20+ years since I have been on a motor bike, so I figured this is a good re-entry point for switching to a lower gas cost commuter plan.

(My first bike was a Yamaha 650-overhead oil cooled. A beast compared to this one...)

-Mike

[blaine]

Welcome to the forum.By shimming the needle, you make the mixture a little richer,as these bikes are very lean from the factory.You will see a bigger effect by adjusting the idle mixture screw out about 1/2 a turn(rich).Your bike will idle better & start easier.I would do both at the same time,as you need to drill out the plug to get to the idle mixture screw.
:cool: :)

[alantf]

Hi there :)

Just noticed that it's marked up as a GZ250K. Anybody know what the K stands for? Never seen anything but a straightforward GZ250. :??:

[Water Warrior 2]

The K would probably designate 09 as in 2009. The K being the 9th letter in the alphabet. Now just to show how silly that sytem works and is changed on a whim, my Vstrom is a K5. Don't know what the K stands for but the bike is 2005.

[5th_bike]

Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:

The link still works.

At that mileage I would make sure that it did get its 600 mile service.

I never done anything to the carburetor and it runs just fine as is. Need 4th gear to get up the steeper hills though.

[waya]

Just brought it home about an hour ago... left car w/ bicycle rack at WOW, rode/walked bike back, drove car home... *after buying gloves*//pain of the cold air is not a good thing to feel. :) and after also getting goggles... I am a contact lens wearer.

Now to see if I can make it to Panera's on Roswell in one piece. :)

[edit]

I made it. :)

Still trying to get back used to being so close to everything moving fast around me while not being in a box.

[Water Warrior 2]

Waya you will soon have a whole new wardrobe to wear. Bikes do that for you.

[waya]

Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:


At that mileage I would make sure that it did get its 600 mile service.



Please elaborate. In excessive detail. Thanks!

[BillInGA]

Hi waya, welcome aboard! I live in Kennesaw and bought my 2004 GZ250 from WOW about 5 years ago. Nice folks, HUGE inventory & decent prices. It's always fun to go down there and sit on all different types of bikes.

I did the needle valve shim, added a 16T sprocket and a windshield too. Feel free to PM me if you want go riding sometime.

[blaine]

Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:


At that mileage I would make sure that it did get its 600 mile service.



Please elaborate. In excessive detail. Thanks!
The main thing done is a valve adjustment,also a oil change and a general check of the entire bike.
:2tup: :)

[5th_bike]

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27 (http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27)

[waya]

Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:
I never done anything to the carburetor and it runs just fine as is. Need 4th gear to get up the steeper hills though.

I weigh just under 250 lbs... before you add clothes 'n gear.

[Water Warrior 2]

Hills tend to be the GZ's enemy. In fact a slight grade and a headwind will have you down a gear in no time. Having to plan ahead and take a run at a hill is not always in the cards due to traffic or other conditions.

[waya]

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27 (http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27)

I'll ask them Tues... but I don't expect any real answer. I suspect I will have to take to a Suzuki place and have it done anyways... twice is better then naught I think.

Cost projections anyone?

[waya]

Waya you will soon have a whole new wardrobe to wear. Bikes do that for you.

Heh... So I am beginning to notice... will have to throw away unused things to make room for the new make me happy on bike things.

[Water Warrior 2]

A valve check and adjust is a 1 hour job in the book. Ask what the hourly labor rate is and go from there.

As for a new wardrobe the sky is the limit. Sometimes the first jacket or pants will be completely satisfying and other times you have to go around 3 or 4 times before you find the right fit. Between Lynda and myself we can fill a closet with riding gear. We have also given away some gear that we no longer wear to a rider or pillion who needs an update in gear.

[mole2]

Welcome aboard from South Carolina. Ride safe and join us in the Myrtle Beach Biker Week in May. lol


:)

[alantf]

The K would probably designate 09 as in 2009. The K being the 9th letter in the alphabet. Now just to show how silly that sytem works and is changed on a whim, my Vstrom is a K5. Don't know what the K stands for but the bike is 2005.

Just paid my annual tax ($15 equivalent). Noticed on the receipt that it's identified as a GZ250K7. The bike's a 2007, so what you've written is correct, about it relating to the year. This is the first time I've noticed it. :blush: :)

[waya]

Indeed, what I meant is: ask the shop if they did the 600 mile service, or did they ask the PO if it were done.

For details, please download the service manual:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27 (http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27)

They assured me the 600 mile check was done.

[Krazy Kraut]

Welcome! It's amusing around this forum. Lots of great ideas
Ride hard or stay home and enjoy ryour new ride, I love mine